Five women from Sweetwater Baptist Church in North Augusta traveled to Romania in November to feed poor people in the midst of a potato famine. Planning for the trip began in early spring of 2012 when devastating floods destroyed the potato crops in Romania. Church member Linda Gillespie shared with her church a burden for the Romanian people, and more than $18,000 was given to purchase potatoes, rice and other staples. Accompanying Gillespie on the trip were Beverly Reece, Kathy Ferguson, Gail Butler, and Kara Carter, who worked with Mircea Pestean of Maranatha Missions in Zalau, Romania, to feed people in Salaj County. During the trip, 14,000 pounds of potatoes, 4,000 pounds of rice, 28,000 pounds of staple goods, 64 pairs of shoes, and 120 pairs of socks were distributed. The gospel was shared with individuals and in churches, and many prayed to receive Christ.
North Greenville University student Katie Mitchell sang in chapel and spoke during the school’s recent student-led spiritual renewal week. Cody Younger, a junior Christian studies major, said the technology culture, epitomized by the iconic iPhone, played a part in choosing the name for the week’s theme: “iLife.” “We just kept coming back to the idea of the Christ-centered life,” he said.
Larry Epps, right, was ordained to the ministry Feb. 17 at Wren Baptist Church, Piedmont. Pictured with Epps is Harold Sanders, pastor.
Adelaide Marie Brooks, who has given her life in service to her Lord and Crooked Run Baptist Church, was honored by the church on her 90th birthday. Her faithful service as the church’s pianist/organist began more than 70 years ago.?She played for worship, Vacation Bible School, programs and countless weddings and funerals. Her great humility, sense of humor, love for her church family and support of the pastors through the years have endeared her to everyone of all ages.
WMU representatives recently presented stuffed teddy bears contributed by members of Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church in Edgefield to residents of Saluda Nursing Center. Pictured, from left: Robert Bowles, administrator; Debra Shealy, nurse manager; Josey Storey, nurse manager; Sandy Taylor, nurse manager; Nancy Hatfield, WMU director; and Mary McKee, WMU teacher.
On January 13, Marion Baptist Church held a deacon ordination service for Brian Coleman. Pictured with Coleman is J.P. Huskey, the church’s oldest deacon.
On Jan.13, Marion Baptist Church held a deacon ordination service for Jacob Tucker, the church’s youngest deacon. Pictured with Tucker is J.P. Huskey, the church’s oldest deacon.